In Part 2 of our Alumni Spotlight with Nachiket (EDHEC Business School), we go deep into the post-admission reality:
💼 What you’ll learn in this video (Part 2)
1️⃣ How he cracked the EDHEC interview
Nachiket explains:
- Why your Letter of Motivation / SOP is just as important as your test scores
- What schools really look at: work experience, extra-curriculars, achievements and profile fit
2️⃣ What he actually studied at EDHEC (subjects & frameworks)
He breaks down the core modules of the MSc in Strategy, Organisation & Consulting, including:
- IT Strategy
- Foresight & Sustainability
- Marketing Management & Finance
- Operations & Strategy
- Data Modelling & Business Modelling
- Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) – from a strategy perspective (not just finance), including due diligence
3️⃣ What jobs you can get after this MSc
Nachiket shares realistic job paths for graduates of this program, such as:
- Business Analyst / Strategy Analyst
- Junior Consultant / Associate Consultant
4️⃣ Is it technical or operational work?
He gives a balanced view:
- In tech-heavy companies, you might work with tools like Jira and more data/IT-oriented projects.
5️⃣ Internship search reality in France
This is where he’s very honest:
- The process depends heavily on the job market & economy
- In France, one more factor matters: your level of French
6️⃣ Job fairs & companies at EDHEC
He talks about the kinds of companies that come to EDHEC’s job fairs:
- Consulting firms: Inverto (BCG subsidiary), Orphoz, Alvarez & Marsal, Wavestone, SIA Partners
7️⃣ Cost of living in Lille – real numbers 💰
Nachiket shares his actual monthly budgets as an EDHEC student in Lille:
- On-campus accommodation:
- ~535€ / month rent for a single studio in campus residence
- Electricity: ~50–60€ / month (can go up to 80–100€ in winter)
- Groceries:
- About 100€ / month (for a basic but manageable lifestyle)
8️⃣ Final advice for Indian students coming to France 🇮🇳🇫🇷
His closing advice is simple but powerful:
- Start learning French early – at least A1/A2 before you arrive
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